At a Glance
Median Income
$81,094
$35,815 per capita
Home Value
$283,500
Zillow: $395,170
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.2% smoking rate
How Squaw Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Squaw Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Squaw Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Squaw Valley residents earn a median household income of $81,094 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,815. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Squaw Valley is $283,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,170. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
27.9% of adults in Squaw Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Squaw Valley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population3,584
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born21.7%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,094
Per Capita$35,815
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,500
Rent$1,042
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$395,170
Housing Units1,507
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation1,977 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute58 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Squaw Valley was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
21.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.